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FED Report: Worrisome Overfishing Continues

More fish in US federal marine waters have become overfished, according to NOAA's annual assessment for 2006, released June 22, 2007
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Fish & Fisheries
Food
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Sunscreen Safety: Avoiding the Long-Term "Burn"

It's summer, and the ozone layer isn't getting any thicker. So it's time to break out the sunscreen. Which brand will protect your health as well as ward off sunburn?
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Religious Groups Span Spectrum on Global Warming

As US politicians look for votes on climate change issues, they are testing the religious waters.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Voluntary Superfund Cleanup: Show Me the Money

On June 11, the US Supreme Court unanimously decided to allow polluters who engage in voluntary Superfund site cleanups to recoup costs from other responsible parties.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Environmental Politics
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National (U.S.)
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FEDS Announce Preferred Colorado River Plan

The Bureau of Reclamation announced on June 18, 2007, its preferred management option for the Colorado River basin during drought conditions.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
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Public
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Conflicts Emerging Over Wind Power

US wind-power capacity rose substantially again in 2006, boosting the cumulative total by 27%.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Mixed News for Great Lakes

US and Canadian government agencies acknowledged the glass is only half full with the June 7, 2007, release of their State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
Canada
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI)
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Public
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Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses

With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease

As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Forests
Region:
Canada
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection

Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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